MATH 1301 STUDENT SYLLABUS
Course: MATH 1301 (College Algebra) [3-3-0]
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Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1300 or placement by exam taken at UH-Downtown, or a score of 270 on the math section of THEA. If you do not meet this prerequisite, you may be dropped fr= om the course without prior notification at your own expense. Please see yo= ur instructor immediately if you do not meet this prerequisite, so you can be enrolled in the appropriate MATH course.
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Textbook: Essentials
of College Algebra with Modeling and Visualization, Third Edition, by G.
Rockswold, Addison Wesley,
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Where to Find Course Resources:
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= Educational objectives: At the en= d of the course, a student should be able to, at minimum: (1) write complex numb= ers in standard form and perform the four elementary operations with complex numbers; (2) solve quadratic equations in one variable by the methods of factoring, extraction of roots, completing the square, and the Quadratic Formula; (3) properly use function notation and inverse function notation a= nd interpret its meaning in context; (4) recognize the equation of a straight = line and determine the equation of a line from information such as: given two po= ints on the line, or, one point on the line and the slope of the line; (5) state= and apply the definition of a function, determine the domain and range of a function, evaluate expressions involving functional notation, simplify expressions involving the algebra of functions, and given a function find i= ts inverse, if it exists; (6) solve problems involving direct and inverse variation; (7) graph linear functions and quadratic functions by hand; (8) recognize the important features of graphs of polynomial functions and piecewise-defined functions; (9) find the vertex and intercepts of a parabo= la; (10) state the fundamental properties of polynomial functions; (11) solve q= uadratic inequalities, state the solution using interval notation and graph the solution; (12) state the inverse relationship between exponential and logarithmic functions, graph both types, use properties of logarithms to rewrite expressions, and solve exponential and logarithmic equations; (13) solve absolute value equations and inequalities; (14) solve systems of equations in three variables by algebraic techniques; (15) state and use the relationship between the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines; (16) interpret the meaning of the slope of a line in context; (17) interpret the meaning of function inter= cepts in context; (18) compute midpoints and apply the Midpoint Formula to interpolate and extrapolate.
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= Department Grading Policy: The final exam for this course is comprehensive and counts 1/3 of your course average. Your instructor will provide complete information as to how your course average will be computed. Your final course average will be used to assign your final course grade according to the standard college formula shown here.
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90-100 |
“A” |
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80-89 |
“B” |
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70-79 |
“C” |
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60-69 |
“D” |
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0-59 |
“F” |
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The following case is an exception:=
Please be aware of the last day to withdraw with a course grade of “W.” This date is published in the semester class schedule. If you do not comple= te the course requirements and do not officially withdraw, you will receive a course grade of “F.” This is university policy over which your instructor has no control. You cannot receive the grade “I” for= Incomplete unless you have a documented personal emergency that prevents you from completing the last fraction of the course, such as the last test and/or the final exam. You must have a passing average based on the work you have alre= ady completed to receive an “I.” Calculator Po= licy: Each student is expected to purcha= se or otherwise have access to a scientific calculator throughout the seme= ster and will be allowed to use a scientific calculator on the final exam= . A scientific calculator is one that includes “ln” and “log” keys. Your instructor may require a graphing calculator. If so, he or she will provide information regarding this requirement . Excess
Course Attempts: <=
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dance
with state law, effective Fall 2004 the General University Policies: All students are subject to UH-Downtown’s Academic Honesty Policy and to = all other university-wide policies and procedures as they are set forth in the = UH-Downtown University Catalog and Student Handbook. Statement
on Reasonable Accommodations:&n=
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UHD adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodat=
ions
for students with disabilities. Students with disabilities should register =
with
Disabled Student Services (409-S) and contact the instructor in a timely ma=
nner
to arrange for appropriate accommodations. Using
MyMathLab:
To supplement what is done in class, your instructor may require an online
resource called MyMathLab. In order to use MyMathLab, you must purchase a
Student Access Code from the UHD Bookstore (bundled with the text or
separately) or purchase it online at www.coursecompass.com If you purchased a MyMathLab code =
for
MATH 1301 last semester (i.e. you are repeating the class), you DO NOT need=
to
purchase a new code this semester. Your account will still be active, but y=
ou
will need to enroll in a new section. You can use MyMathLab on any computer
that has Internet access. If you do not have a computer at home with Intern=
et
access, you can log into MyMathLab from a UHD computer, print out the MyMat=
hLab
assignment, work through the exercises on paper, and then enter the answers=
in
MyMathLab when you are next on campus. To register with MyMathLab, you will
also need a valid email address - use one that you regularly check. You must
register with MyMathLab at www.coursecompass.com only the first time that you use i=
t. (1)
The course ID number will be given to you. (2) The zip code for UHD is 7700=
2.
(3) You will then create a Login Name and Password which you will use to lo=
g in
whenever you use MyMathLab at www.coursecompass.com Make sure to record your exact log=
in
name and password for future logins. Note:
The computers in the Math Lab (N-925), the Academic Computing Labs (S-800,
C-300, B-200), the CMS Lab (S-738), and the SI Lab (S-405) can be used to a=
ccess
MyMathLab. Some of the features you can access are: • Complete and submit homework
assignments online (if required); • Check out your MyMathLab
homework grades and other course grades in the Gradebook; • View a complete online vers=
ion
of the textbook and look at multimedia sources such as online video clips t=
hat
accompany the textbook, and much more. = Be sure = to register with MyMathLab during the first week of the semester, so you can b= egin to use it right away. Also, you can use your MyMathLab Login Name and Password to access the UHD Math Portal at http://www.pearsoncustom.= com/tx/uhd_math to find additional helpful student resources such as a Video Tutor and Stud= ent Solutions Manual. =
= See your instructor for more information regarding MyMathLab and the UHD Math Portal. = Course Content: The course covers the following se= ctions of the textbook. In some cases, not all pages from a section are covered.
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